Steel strip production

As a rule, metal strip is manufactured using two methods:

1. Cold-rolled. Cold-rolled metal strip has a high-quality surface and dimensional accuracy.
2. Hot-rolled. Hot-rolled steel strip is characterised by high strength.

Scope of application

Steel strip is a versatile and widely used type of rolled steel. It is used for a wide range of applications:

1. Manufacture of steel structures for industry (towers, masts, pipelines, tanks, building structures).
2. As raw material for the subsequent production of sections (angle sections, channel sections) at mining and metallurgical enterprises.
3. In mechanical engineering, instrument making, automotive manufacturing and machine tool manufacturing (springs, nuts, washers, blades, turning tools, bridges, fasteners, production equipment, machine tools, test benches).
4. In civil and industrial construction, steel strips are used for the installation of earthing and lightning protection systems in buildings and structures.
5. Mass production of cabinetry and upholstered furniture for residential properties, offices and industrial premises.
6. Landscape design for private grounds, parks and public squares (benches, fencing, railings, gates, canopies and shelters).

Types of steel strip

Before buying flat steel in bulk, you need to understand what it will be used for.

Steel strips are classified according to the following criteria:

1. Manufacturing process (cold and hot rolling, shearing of sheet metal, forging).
2. Length (steel strips in standard, fixed and random lengths). Products are available in lengths of 3–10 metres (standard-grade steel strips) and 2–6 metres (alloy and high-grade carbon steel).
3. The crescent shape of rolled steel – a defect involving circumferential distortion (typically slightly more than 0.2% or slightly more than 0.5% of the length of the rolled steel).
4. Sheet rolling accuracy (A – high accuracy, B – standard accuracy).
5. Material (galvanised, hot-rolled general-purpose, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant, structural, tool, and spring steel strip).

Key features and characteristics. How to choose the right one

Key characteristics and selection criteria for flat-rolled steel:

• Intended use (construction, mechanical engineering, etc.).
• Chemical composition.
• Surface type (uncoated/galvanised). The price of galvanised strip is on average 20% higher.
• Dimensions: width × thickness × length of the strip.
• Tolerances and defects.
• Flatness, straightness (curvature) and cross-sectional shape.
• Mechanical properties (strength, heat resistance, wear resistance).
• Whether or not heat treatment has been carried out. The price of a heat-treated product is higher than that of untreated rolled steel.

An example of a standard designation for metal products:

20×5 steel strip, standard length (a metal strip 20 mm wide, 5 mm thick, of standard length, made from standard-grade structural carbon steel, which, in terms of deoxidation, is either calm – not less than 0.12% (Si) – or semi-calm – 0.07–0.12% (Si)).

Buy steel strips in bulk or small quantities at competitive prices from LEART

The international company LEART offers steel strips for sale at dealer prices, available in bulk or small quantities with delivery included. For enquiries regarding business partnerships, please call the telephone numbers listed on the website or visit our office.